Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from September 2005

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from September 2005

Choosing hospice.
September 1, 2005... Hospice care offers end-of-life comfort and support; it works best if you think about it ahead of time. Most of us have an opinion about what constitutes good care for ourselves and our loved ones at the end of life--and, despite American...

What to do when gas gets you down.(treatment for gastrointestinal gas)
September 1, 2005... Everyone has gas. Embarrassment sometimes prevents us from finding out what's normal, what's excessive, and what helps. We all have it, and we all prefer not to talk about it. For one thing, gas is embarrassing: It departs the body, often...

In brief; Women's study finds vitamin E, aspirin not so helpful.
September 1, 2005... After one of the longest clinical trials ever completed, researchers conclude that regular use of aspirin and vitamin E does little or nothing to stave off heart disease or cancer. These findings come from the Women's Health Study (WHS),...

In brief; Herbal treatment helps curb urge to drink.
September 1, 2005... Women, especially, have good reason to keep an eye on how much they drink. We become intoxicated at lower levels of alcohol consumption than men do, and we're quicker to develop alcohol-related problems. Alcohol in moderation--for women that...

In brief; Hugs heartfelt in more ways than one.
September 1, 2005... Once dubbed "the universal medicine," hugs convey both comfort and affection. Now research suggests that they may have additional health benefits. Researchers at the University of North Carolina recruited 59 women ages 20-49 who had been...

Ask the doctor; What can I do about excessive sweating?
September 1, 2005... Q. I seem to sweat a great deal from my hands and underarms, more than my friends do. Sometimes I can't write or shake hands because my palms are dripping with sweat. Is there anything I can do about this embarrassing problem? A. Sweating...